WISE 488 - it's what everyone is talking about...

"WST 488 is Stony Brook's best kept secret!"
"WST 488 proved to be a truly rewarding experience."

Do you want to get a jump start on your career options? Are you having trouble writing that graduate school essay? Whatever your future plans are, WST 488 will help you to achieve them.

WST 488 is a one-credit course that will help you develop the professional skills that you will need to be successful in the future. The course will focus on learning how to present yourself, both in person and on paper. Experts will be brought in to discuss everything from resume preparation and interviewing skills to business etiquette and salary negotiation. You will learn how to make your resume stand out by emphasizing your strengths, and making the most of your experiences. Designed for juniors and seniors in science, math and engineering majors, this course will give you experience in writing essays for graduate school, such as personal statements and fellowship applications, as well as professional scientific papers and proposals. Guest speakers, drawn from faculty and leaders in the private sector, will present up to date information about a variety of academic fields and career options.

WST 488 will provide you with important training and experience, but that's not all. It will also enable you to take advantage of the many resources available to you on campus. You'll be surprised at the amount of support that Stony Brook can provide for your professional development if you know where to look.

Read for yourself what students have said about WST 488:

· "I am extraordinarily impressed with this class and thankful to have been a part of it."
· "I highly recommend this course to everyone, despite their major, year in school, or their potential goals."
· "I think that this is a very good course for students to take, since we all need to plan for our future, find a career and face the real world."
· "This course helped me visualize my professional goals."